I am thinking that there are many out there who have no idea what a person who philosophizes is and what exactly they are about. This may help to better understand philosophers as they offer an open-minded way of thinking. Whether you agree with a philosopher’s discourse or not is the reader’s prerogative, but the ideas are thought-provoking to say the least.
The word philosopher comes from the ancient Greek word “φιλόσοφος,” romanticized: “philosophos,” meaning 'lover of wisdom'.
“In the classical sense, a philosopher was someone who lived according to a certain way of life, focusing upon resolving existential questions about the human condition; it was not necessary that they discoursed upon theories or commented upon authors.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosopher
“Philosophers today, and historically, have promoted being open-minded, intellectually humble, curious and creative in our thinking; they have championed the view that we should not live in fear of “being out of the loop" from contemporary trends, and that we should not obsess about what is currently fashionable with the present “in-crowd"; they have searched for wisdom (while rationally disputing certain definitions of it, as you probably expected), and have rejected wallowing in intellectual darkness; they have promoted the idea that we should practice mindfulness and not mindlessness.
”Philosophers promote the idea that we should live the examined life, as Socrates once put it. That means detaching from social personas and social scripts, and truly thinking for oneself and coming to own one's own thought--and not simply repeating and being an echo of the voices of others.”
https://sccollege.edu/Departments/Philosophy/Pages/What-Philosophy-Is-and-Is-Not.aspx
“While society is very different today from when the founding figures of Western philosophy were making their mark, the questions we face today are just as challenging. Enter modern philosophy, which puts critical thinking and problem-solving at the forefront in order to make sense of these weighty problems.
“Science can’t answer every question; we lean very heavily on science today. And with good reason: Thanks to advancements in science and technology, we live in a very different way to how we would without them. From fridges for our food to airplanes for travel, there’s no denying that scientific advancements are vital to our survival as a species.
“But just because science is important, that does not negate the value of philosophy. In fact, the two go hand in hand.”
Philosophy is also important in business. “At first pass, a “soft” science like philosophy may not seem especially relevant to business. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth.
“Frankfurt School of Finance & Management professor of philosophy Christine Tiefensee explains that anyone who wants to succeed in a challenging, leading position in business, public administration, politics, or the wider society needs a crucial set of skills. She adds, "You will need to see quickly through complex issues, put together convincing arguments for or against given proposals, filter relevant from irrelevant information, check the consistency and soundness of policy papers, decide which problems are crucial and identify the issues that are still badly understood. These skills of rigorous analysis, sound argument and critical examination are the bread-and-butter of philosophy: no subject trains our ability for consistent, systematic thought better than philosophy.
“So, while to some people philosophy may not be the sexiest of subjects on paper, it’s one with extraordinary staying power and potential. It does not just stand to change the world; it just might change your life.”
https://www.bachelorstudies.com/article/four-reasons-why-philosophy-is-as-relevant-as-ever/
